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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Cormorant Lake, MN
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How big is Big Cormorant Lake?
How deep is Big Cormorant Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Big Cormorant Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the Big Cormorant Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Big Cormorant Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Big Cormorant is regarded as an excellent natural prairie Walleye lake. At 3,657 acres, it is the second largest lake in Becker County. Besides Walleye, the lake also provides anglers with the opportunity to catch Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass. The lake's proximity to the Fargo-Moorhead area results in heavy angling pressure and shoreline development.
Big Cormorant continues to sustain a hearty Walleye population relative to lakes of similar size and habitat characteristics. In 2023, the Walleye gill net catch rate remained similar to past surveys at almost 17 fish per net. Walleye size did drop, however, with fish averaging 15 inches long and ranging between seven and 27 inches. The smaller size likely was the result of most of the Walleye being three years of age and younger.
The 2023 catch rate of Northern Pike was around eight pike per net, which is higher than the lake's historic average. Pike sampled in 2023 measured between nine and 36 inches, with an average length of 24 inches. Forty-three percent of the pike captured in gill nets were 24 inches long or longer.
Catch rates of Yellow Perch were 15 fish per net, which was the highest they've been since 1998. Sampled perch averaged about six inches in length and ranged from just under six inches, to nine inches. Smallmouth Bass numbers were the lowest seen since 2019. Bass averaged 13 inches with the largest being nearly 19 inches long. Bluegill and Black Crappie were caught in modest numbers, while Rock Bass were abundant. Other species sampled in 2023 included White Sucker, Bullhead (Black, Brown, and Yellow), Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, and hybrid sunfish. Two juvenile Common Carp were also captured during the 2023 survey.
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Are there any state parks near Big Cormorant Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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| Arrow Lake | 1.2 mi | 25 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 30 | |
| Middle Cormorant Lake | 2.3 mi | 366 | 40 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 62 | |
| Nelson Lake | 2.3 mi | 241 | 16 ft |
| Leif Lake | 2.4 mi | 521 | 26 ft |
| Severson Lake | 2.5 mi | 27 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 42 | |
| Dahlberg Lake | 2.8 mi | 67 | |
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